How to Cycle in Groups Like a Pro: Includes the laws of group cycling, equipment guide and tips to avoid getting dropped (Iron Training Tips)
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How to Cycle in Groups Like a Pro: Includes the laws of group cycling, equipment guide and tips to avoid getting dropped (Iron Training Tips)
Do you want to experience the joys of group cycling?
* Do you want to cycle with a local club or train with some buddies? * Do you want to learn how to ride a pace line or draft like a pro? * Do you want to train with other cyclists or triathletes to boost your own fitness, handling skills and endurance?
With Coach Brett's advice, Group Cycling needn't be intimidating
* But, are you, like most people, nervous about joining a group cycle? * Are you unsure about the rules of group cycling and how to behave in certain situations? * Are you worried about making a mistake when joining a group?
Studies show that training with a team, club or buddies is the most effective way to improve as both a cyclist and a triathlete.
Riding in a group can save up to 33% of a rider's energy consumption by effective drafting.
Effective group riding will also rapidly improve your bike handling skills and pedal efficiency.
How to cycle in a group, like a pro
Ironman finisher, coach and ex-pro cyclist Brett Lee Scott will guide you through the ins and outs of group cycling. He'll get you up to speed so you won't look like a newbie. He'll teach you the unwritten rules of group cycling so you can appear and cycle like an expert, even if you're not.
Use this guide to help you practice safe and effective group cycling and training.
What's Inside the Guide?
* Why ride in groups? * How to practice group awareness * How to communicate safely and effectively in a group * How to learn, use and master the most common hand signals * The 3 rules of good group communication * How to ride within the group * How to position yourself in the group * How to pull when it's your turn at the front * Drafting explained * How to draft effectively and safely * How to master the different drafting formats * How to learn the rules of drafting * Key safety tips for group riding * How to avoid getting dropped from a group ride * What gear to pack in preparation for a group ride * How to ride in a group when it's your first time or a new group * How to avoid looking like a newbie on group rides